Southern Overview

Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint in Paris against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of active influence peddling and spreading false accusations linked to the events that ended his FIFA presidency bid in 2015. The former UEFA chief is also targeting two former FIFA officials as he seeks to clear his name and pursue accountability.

Real Madrid have sensationally called for Barcelona to be stripped of their historic titles as the fallout from the Negreira scandal reaches a definitive breaking point. Following his dominant re-election victory, Florentino Perez has taken the offensive by submitting an extensive legal dossier to UEFA's headquarters.

Jose Mourinho is reportedly on the brink of an emotional return to Real Madrid following Florentino Perez re-election as club president, but the Portuguese tactician isn't heading back to the Spanish capital for a mere nostalgia trip. The 'Special One' is driven by a singular goal that escaped him during his first three-year stint at the helm of the world's most successful club.

Manchester City legend Yaya Toure has finally landed his first head coaching role, stepping out from the shadows to take charge of Slovakian heavyweights Slovan Bratislava. The iconic midfielder, who has spent the last five years honing his craft in various backroom roles, is now set to lead the Slovakian giants into a new era.